The Simulator's Guild, known for its rigorous and often perilous experiments, selected Ko-Ri for a high-risk, high-reward study. The experiment aimed to simulate the impacts of a pervasive techno-organic virus that had begun to spread through the First Forest. This virus, a byproduct of unchecked technological advancement and environmental manipulation, posed a significant threat to the stability of both natural and artificial life forms within the realm.
Ko-Ri was subjected to the virus in a controlled environment, allowing researchers to monitor the progression and effects of the infection. Initially, the changes were subtle, with minor alterations to physical appearance and cognitive functions. However, as the virus took hold, Ko-Ri's body began to undergo drastic transformations, integrating more deeply with the technological elements implanted within them.
These changes were not merely superficial. The virus restructured Ko-Ri's cellular makeup, creating a seamless blend of organic tissue and mechanical components. This hybridization granted Ko-Ri enhanced abilities, such as advanced computational thinking, heightened sensory perception, and unparalleled physical resilience. However, it also meant a loss of certain human traits, replaced by cold, calculated efficiency driven by the virus's logic.
Ko-Ri's journey became a living record of the virus's potential to reshape life in Sorn-Lai. The results of the experiment provided invaluable data, highlighting both the possibilities and the dangers of such bio-techno integrations. While Ko-Ri's transformation allowed them to survive and even thrive in environments hostile to unmodified beings, it also served as a stark warning about the ethical and ecological implications of tampering with the delicate balance of nature and technology.
